Summary

Powered by a rebuilt 265ci V8 engine paired with a 4-speed manual transmission. Has custom-built bed and side rails, dual exhaust and all-new interior, glass, chrome and brakes.

Details

This restored, two-owner custom 1955 Chevrolet 5700 pickup is powered by a rebuilt 265ci V8 engine paired with a 4-speed manual transmission. This example is finished in Tropical Turquoise and India Ivory paint, and rides on a set of 16-inch Ultra 8-lug chrome custom alloy wheels wrapped in Toyo Open Country Tires. Along with new brakes and wiring, it also features a custom-built 88x159-inch bed with side rails made of exposed beams that have been stained and finished with Satin Clear. The interior seat was rebuilt and is now covered with a 1955 Nomad two-tone seat cover. The trim, headliner and glass were also replaced. This pickup originated in Colorado and was driven periodically during farming season for hauling grain. In 1999, it was sold to an Oregon car collector who spent a great deal of time restoring it, which included lowering the stock suspension several inches and upgrading the rear end to a late-1980s dual-wheel differential. The vehicle stayed in Oregon until the seller acquired it in December 2022, with the restoration completed in May 2024.